Staff Software Development Engineer

CVS Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 261,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Bonus program

Equity awards

Job summary

CVS Health seeks a Java Microservices Development Engineer to lead design, development, and implementation of scalable microservices architectures. You will mentor Java developers and collaborate with architecture and operations teams to ensure best practices in microservices design.

The role emphasizes senior technical guidance, hands-on Java, Spring Boot, and API services, with opportunities to influence across teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in application development with 5+ years on Java.
• 5+ years of experience with integration concepts and practices.
• 5+ years in Java Spring Boot and microservices.
• 5+ years developing Java RESTful services.
• 5+ years aligning requirements with technical solutions.
• 2+ years leading API service teams.

Responsibilities

• Independently designs and codes, may lead others in solutions.
• Translate business requirements into technical specs.
• Design new apps or enhancements including bought solutions.
• Maintenance, research, problem resolution, and on-call support.
• Lead unit testing; assist with integration and UAT.
• Support production deployments and asset reuse.
• Act as SME for projects and service requests.

Skills

Java development

Spring Boot

Microservices

REST APIs

Integration concepts

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Java Microservices Development Engineer to join our team. As a senior member of the team, you will be responsible for leading the design, development, and implementation of scalable and efficient microservices architecture for our applications. You will work closely with the development, architecture, and operations teams to ensure the best practices in microservices design and development, and mentor a team of Java developers.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently designs and/or codes may lead others in the development of cost-effective application and program solutions.
• Leads or acts as chief technical contributor to translation business requirements to technical specifications.
• Leads or acts as a technical contributor in the design of new applications or enhancements including integration of purchased solutions.
• Independently performs and assists other team members in providing ongoing system maintenance, research, problem resolution and on-call support tasks for existing systems.
• Oversees or performs unit testing. May perform or assist with functional integration and system testing, according to detailed test plans to ensure high-quality systems. May assist business partners with User Acceptance Testing.
• With limited direction, supports the implementation of systems into production, including integration of purchased solutions.
• Responsible for Code Asset Management for an application or set of applications. Supports and promotes the reuse of assets across the organization.
• Lead or act as a subject matter expert for projects and/or service requests impacting an application or set of applications.

Required Skills

• 7+ years of overall experience in application program development with 5 years of hands‑on experience on Java development
• 5+ years of experience with Integration concepts and practices.
• 5+ years of experience in Java spring boot and microservices.
• 5+ years of experience in developing Java RESTful services
• 5+ years of experience working with business and functional requirements that apply to the applications supporting a sub‑domain or domain as well as their relevant interfaces.
• 2+ years of experience supporting and leading others to develop API services utilizing onshore and offshore teams.

Preferred Skills

• Good understanding of service / API interface structures.
• Experience/knowledge in Mongo DB & GCP platforms
• Knowledge in BPM, Extreme Scale – WXS, Mqueue, SPLUNK, Cloud Containerization, DevOps.
• Experience with one or more programming language, development tools, and/or databases and the systems development life cycle, applicable to a development organization.
• Experience with application development support software packages.
• Problem‑solving and critical thinking abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with multiple teams.

Education

Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience (HS diploma + 4 years relevant experience)

Pay Range

The Typical Pay Range For This Role Is

$130,295.00 - $260,590.00

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full‑time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. This position also includes an award target in the company’s equity award program.

Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.

Great Benefits For Great People

We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.

This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.

Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 08/31/2026

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.